Russian Tea Room
The site for martinis for the
Gossip Girl cast as well as temporary employment for Madonna before she reached her star status, The Russian Tea Room has long been a place for celebrities, writers, and performers.
Movie Scene: In the 1982 movie "Tootsie," Dustin Hoffman takes on the identity of a woman in order to salvage his acting career. One of the most famous scenes in the comedy (pictured left) was filmed at the Russian Tea Room.
Russian Tea Room, 150 W. 57th St.
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